I'll assume that we're talking Electric Bass Guitars...for historical significance, pure utilitarian functionality, and consistently great sound, (not to mention the many great bassists who have played it), I'll got with the Fender Precision.

IMHO I really think that Leo Fender's original design is the best. Just look at how many imitators there are. Precision or Jazz.

I had the chance to play a very nice '66 Jazz bass several weeks ago. This is not Pre-CBS but still very, very nice. It played wonderfully, had tone to die for and was very vibey. When comparing that bass to my Fender Jaco fretted production bass I was stunned at just how close this new bass was to the old one in tone, playability and feel.

I could go on to say that Pedulla is one fine bass and I am lusting for a fretless 5-string US Masters.

Originally posted by Jerry J IMHO I really think that Leo Fender's original design is the best. Just look at how many imitators there are. Precision or Jazz.

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That's what I would go with. Yes, yes, yes, there are basses out the with better build and electronics like the Sadowskys and Laklands and the other exotics, but the Fenders and cockroaches are what will be standing after the Big One

I would have to say a pre-cbs precision. Fender is the most successful guitar manufacturer ever since the first fender was made. Fenders are copied more than any other, and the pre-cbs models are the best sounding guitars ever made.